Production Manager

This position is responsible for managing all production related activities and the management of the allocated production area. The role requires good organizational and communication skills at all levels, as well as planning skills. The ability to lead and support a cross-functional team to achieve corporate goals and plant KPIs is essential. The main aim is to produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost through waste elimination, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the department is aligned to the strategic vision of the Company.
• Monitor and record progress to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Conduct weekly and monthly assessments of achievement of production targets.
• Ensure that the quality condition of the product aligns with the established KPIs.
• Maintain and enhance a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure that interventions such as problem-solving activities are maintained effectively to add value to the department.
• Maintain plant costs as per set KPIs.
• Manage discipline within the team.
• Ensure that training initiatives are in place to improve the skills of the workforce.
• Implement an effective change-point management system to address absenteeism and new processes.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and legal requirements in terms of potential hazards and injuries, and take necessary corrective actions.
• Develop a high-performance DOS culture throughout the organization. Leadership is required to set an example by promoting and engaging in the following:
• DOS Audits
• Managing by Facts
• Jishukens, Workshops, and other improvement activities
• Coaching and developing others
• Leading the diamond meetings
• Frequent review of the KPI boards in the work area
• Encourage all team members to participate in continuous improvement activities.

Education & Experience:

• Diploma and/or Degree in Engineering/Mechanical.
• 3-5 years of related professional experience.
• Furnace experience would be advantageous.
• Tier 1 experience.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• High level of leadership and decision-making skills.
• Able to motivate, influence, and train people.
• Ability to interact with management at all levels.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• A good communicator with a proven track record of delivering tangible results through effective management and delegation.
• PC literate with excellent Microsoft skills.

Core Competencies:

Strategy – Ability to think and act in a strategic way:

• Can lead and act consistently with the company’s strategy and values.
• Able to demonstrate strategic problem solving, good decision making, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrates sound business and technical acumen.
• Shows a high degree of intellectual rigor during problem solving.

Talent – Ability to build and develop talent:

• Demonstrates ability to develop self and others.
• Shows evidence of continuous learning.
• Demonstrates performance leadership.

Approach – Ability to demonstrate an effective approach to engagement and problem solving:

• Able to build trust and engage others.
• Can build or contribute to an inclusive team environment.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications.
• Exhibits a strong professional presence.

Results – Ability to achieve planned results:

• Demonstrates a strong customer focus through planning and actions.
• Acts with initiative and urgency.
• Shows the ability to be a change leader with adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for results.
• Demonstrates the ability to leverage all available resources to achieve results.